Solution Architect - Growing Team

SoCode Limited; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a hands-on Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of innovative software solutions. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams and stakeholders, managing architectural artefacts, and ensuring best practices. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary of £80,000-£95,000, and an excellent benefits package including bonus and private healthcare.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Annual bonus

Share scheme

Dedicated training and certification budget

Qualifications

• Hands-on software engineering background, ideally having led development teams.
• Experience working across domains such as Application, Technology, or Security Architecture.
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold agile delivery best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of innovative software solutions for enterprise clients.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to define the technical vision.
• Create and assure key architectural artefacts including design decisions and technical option papers.

Skills

Software engineering background

Understanding of architectural principles

Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP

Collaborative mindset

Familiarity with TOGAF, SAFe, or Scrum

Job description

Overview

Are you a hands-on Solution Architect with a background in software engineering and a passion for solving complex technical challenges?

We're partnering with a leading global consultancy that blends strategy, design, and engineering to help clients across finance, energy, government, and healthcare transform through technology. They're growing their team and are looking for experienced Solution Architects with strong application and development backgrounds.

Why join?

• Work on a wide range of high-impact projects across multiple industries
• Grow your career on a technical track if you prefer staying hands-on rather than moving into management
• Hybrid working model with offices in Manchester (typically 2+ days onsite)
• Dedicated training and certification budget to support your professional development
• Excellent benefits package including private healthcare, pension, annual bonus, and share scheme

What you\'ll be doing

• Lead the design and delivery of innovative software solutions for enterprise clients
• Create and assure key architectural artefacts including design decisions, high-level designs, and technical option papers
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and senior stakeholders to define the technical vision and establish architectural guardrails
• Operate across multiple architecture domains, contributing to both client and internal projects
• Drive continuous improvement and uphold agile delivery best practices

What we\'re looking for

• Hands-on software engineering background, ideally having led development teams
• Strong understanding of architectural principles and delivery methodologies
• Experience working across domains such as Application, Technology, or Security Architecture
• Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF, SAFe, or Scrum
• A collaborative mindset and passion for problem-solving in fast-paced environments

The package

• Salary: £80,000-£95,000
• Bonus, healthcare, pension, and share scheme
• Hybrid working - typically 2+ days onsite or with clients

If you\'re looking for variety, challenge, and the chance to make a tangible impact across industries while being part of a forward-thinking, people-first tech community, this could be a great move.